Cardinal Protase Rugambwa has called on Tanzanians to be ready to cultivate and uphold a culture of love, solidarity, and cooperation with people from other nationalities as part of the synodal process in building the Church. Cardinal Rugambwa made these remarks in Rome, Italy, shortly after being installed as a Cardinal by Pope Francis at...
Historia imeandikwa katika kiuchumi Historia imeandikwa! Kwa mara ya kwanza baada ya miaka 62 ya uhuru, Tanzania kupitia Benki Kuu ya Tanzania (BOT) imefungua hazina ya kuhifadhi dhahabu ambayo itakuwa inanunuliwa hapa nchini kutoka kwa wachimbaji wa ndani. Sasa Tanzania haitokwenda kutegemea tena hifadhi ya fedha za kigeni pekee iliyokuwa ikiweka kwa miaka yote, bali...
Kenya is on the verge of a groundbreaking development in its energy sector, with plans to commence the construction of its maiden nuclear power plant in 2027. This bold move aims to diversify the country’s energy sources, meet rising demand, and transition towards zero-carbon energy production. Justus Wabuyabo, the Acting CEO of the Nuclear Power...
In an epoch-making event heralding the grand opening of East and Central Africa’s largest glass manufacturing facility, Sapphire Float Glass, in the picturesque Pwani region, President Samia Suluhu made a profound statement that reverberates through the very core of Tanzania’s administrative infrastructure. She introduced a monumental investment opportunity and underscored the remarkable harmony underpinning the...
Today marks a momentous occasion for Tanzania’s investment sector and industrial development. The persistent efforts to attract investors to the industrial sector have borne fruit, as numerous industrial ventures have flourished within the nation. In the coastal region of Pwani, statistics reveal the presence of at least 1,525 industrial establishments of varying significance. Moreover, as...
Raff Military Textile, a prominent player in Turkey’s defence industry, has set its sights on expanding into the Tanzanian market, according to General Manager Eray Yükseloğlu. This strategic move was revealed during the Turkey-Tanzania Trade Delegation and B2B meetings hosted in Dar es Salaam, where business leaders from both nations converged. Yükseloğlu underscored the significance...
Written by: Christopher Makwaia Introduction. Energy efficiency is not just about saving money, it’s about saving the world. These profound words from Amory Lovins resonate deeply as we explore the vibrant energy landscape of Tanzania, at a pivotal juncture in its energy evolution, serves as the focal point of this discussion. The 5th edition of...
The government has unveiled plans to construct a fishing port in the Bagamoyo district as part of its strategy to bolster the blue economy. The President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan made this announcement on September 19, 2023, as she laid the foundation stone for the fishing port project, which is estimated to cost TZS 266...
Political party ACT Wazalendo finally, on September 4, 2023, released its stance on the issue of investment in Tanzanian ports by the United Arab Emirates-based company DP World. Since June of this year, this matter has been a subject of intense legal debates among politicians, activists, and scholars within and outside Tanzania. ACT Wazalendo conducted...
There have been eight governments overthrown in Francophone Africa countries in the last three years. A group of former colonies, with a previous reputation for military takeovers, have lapsed once once more in the repeated coups. The addition of Gabon to the list of recidivists will alarm long-term holdouts like Cameroon’s Paul Biya part of...